By Isabel Prontes
Lava Hot Springs is a city located in Idaho's Bannock County. It is a popular tourist destination due to its various hot springs which are popular for bathing purposes. The hot water comes with natural underground springs, and is clean and brimming with minerals. If you are planning to visit Lava Hot Springs, it is a good idea to be familiar with some of the city's best hotels.
Lion's Gate Manor
The Lion's Gate Manor is a Lava Hot Springs hotel with an unusual twist--all of the rooms come with exciting themes. From the Roman Bath guest room and the Phantom's Lair (for Phantom of the Opera Lovers) and the Castilian Dynasty theme to the Victorian Suite, this is an elegant hotel that combines convenience with fun. Guests to the hotel receive complimentary full country breakfasts every morning. The rooms all come with amenities including DVD player, air conditioning, hand-carved furniture and Internet access.
Lion's Gate Manor
10376 South Dempsey Creek Road
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Telephone: (208) 518-4770
Home Hotel
The Home Hotel in Lava Hot Springs has a convenient location a mere 20 yards away from the legendary Idaho Hot Pools. This historic, gorgeous hotel was constructed in 1918, and all of the guest rooms come with artwork from famous artists of that era. The rooms all feature tiled bathrooms with soaking tubs and showers, all of which run hot spring water directly from the city's natural hot springs.
Home Hotel
306 East Main
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Telephone: (208) 776-5507
Alpaca Inn
The Alpaca Inn is right in the center of Lava Hot Springs, and is a small inn that is bursting with rustic charm and classic hospitality. It is just a half a block away from the city's Main Street and also just two blocks from the Olympic Swimming Complex and Hot Pools. It is also very close to some of the area's best shopping, dining and tourist attractions. The guest rooms all come with plush queen-sized beds, toiletries (including Green tea shampoo, conditioner and lotion), free high speed wireless Internet access and microwaves.
Alpaca Inn
90 South 1st East
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Telephone: (208) 776-5200
Serenity House Bed and Breakfast
The Serenity House Bed and Breakfast is a few short blocks away from Lava Hot Springs' downtown district. This accommodation is notable for its home-style atmosphere. The cottages all come equipped with full kitchens (including coffee pots, toasters, refrigerators, microwaves, pots and pans, dishes, stoves, and drinks), back yards, decks, high speed wireless Internet access, washers and dryers and satellite televisions.
Serenity House Bed and Breakfast
321 South 4th West
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho 83246
Telephone: (801) 635-7029
A Place to Be Bed and Breakfast
A Place to Be Bed and Breakfast has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. To ensure the quiet, tranquil ambiance, the guest cottage rooms are television free. Also, pets and children are not permitted to stay at this accommodation. Guests to this bed and breakfast receive buffet style breakfasts every morning, with eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and baked items. Some of the hotel amenities include a riverside deck, reading room and barbecue grill.
A Place to Be Bed and Breakfast
598 West River Street
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
Telephone: (208) 776-5106
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
